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Want to be part of the world's largest swim lesson?

Wet-N-Wild is hosting the world's largest swim lesson. The Drowning Prevention Coalition wants everyone to learn how to swim. Wet-N-Wild Water World is hosting the event at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Rio Grande levels recede after Friday flood

Water levels along the Rio Grande River at Laredo are finally beginning to recede after Friday's heavy rains.

Railroad museum board says city is unfairly evicting them

The Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is at a crossroads. The museum board of directors claims the City of El Paso is evicting them, after thirteen years of calling the downtown location home.

Candidate demands recount

Two days after the runoff election results came in, one race is being contested.  The challenger, Sam Morgan is asking for a recount after the votes for each candidate differ by only 22 votes.

"Night Stalker" dies of cancer, according to coroner report

Condemned serial murderer Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker" to the Californians he terrorized in the 1980s, died of cancer, according to coroner's findings released Monday.

Juneteenth celebrates freedom in America

A Juneteenth celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States took place at the Northgate Optimist Club, in northeast El Paso, June 8.

Police: 17th traffic fatality this year

A sixteen-year-old teenager was killed Sunday while trying to fix a flat tire on the side of the road.

Fort Bliss remembers fallen soldier

Fort Bliss is holding a memorial service for a Fort Bliss Soldier killed in Afghanistan.

El Paso County withdraws Medical Examiner position from top candidate

El Paso County withdraws their Chief Medical Examiner position offer to Dr.

U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifier: First Round results

Qualifying for the 88th U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship will be held at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in El Paso, Texas, on June 17 and 18, 2013.

Wet-N-Wild World to hold 'World's Largest Swim Lesson' Tuesday

The Drowning Prevention Coalition was formed in March, 2010 through the efforts of Laura and Eddie Castle, parents of Christian Castle who passed away through a drowning 6 years ago.

NMSU signs to Track and Field athletes

New Mexico State head track and field coach Orin Richburg announced Monday that two New Mexico field athletes have signed National Letters of Intent.

Man charged for allegedly beating girlfriend while holding her child

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office investigators say a man wanted on charges that he beat his girlfriend in the face while she held their 11-month-old son surrendered to authorities on Sunday.

El Paso County settles with man who was shot by former deputy constable

El Paso County Commissioners have agreed to a settlement with Juan Ortegon who was shot by former deputy constable Mario Ramos back in 2008.

Hiring events scheduled for people with disabilities

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande will be hosting 2 hiring fairs for ReadyOne this week at both Lower Valley & Northeast Employment Centers.